HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

EDW ready for district play with win over Ascension

Published: Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 6:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 1:22 a.m.

THIBODAUX -- The E.D. White Catholic Cardinals appear to be hitting their stride at the right time.

With District 7-3A play starting Tuesday, the Cardinals used Fridayís game against the Ascension Catholic Bulldogs as a final tune-up. The Cardinals -- ranked fourth in the Louisiana Sports Writers Associationís Class 3A poll -- responded with a 74-35 win.

The Cardinals open district play at home against the Franklin Hornets.

EDW (16-4 overall) took control of the game early in the second quarter. With the score tied at 12, the Cardinals hit three 3-pointers in a one-minute span to take a 21-12 lead and they never looked back. Joe Stock had a pair of 3-pointers and Ben Martin added another in the run.

The quick start enabled E.D. White to take a 38-22 halftime lead.

"We had a very workmanlike performance heading into district next week," E.D. White coach Jonathan Keife said. "Itís like weíre kicking it into another gear after the loss to Centerville."

The Cardinals didnít stop after the second quarter, outscoring Ascension Catholic 22-5 in the third quarter for a 60-27 lead.

Stock led the Cardinals with 19 points. Also finishing in double figures were Brett Cazenave (13) and Martin (10).

"What really pleased me was our bench play," Keife said. "That will be a key for us in district this season."

Karon Williams and Marlon Dominique each scored 10 points for the Bulldogs.

E.D. WHITE CATHOLIC 60, WEST ST. MARY 46 (GIRLS)

At Thibodaux, a 14-0 first quarter run was all the Lady Cardinals needed to record their first District 7-3A win of the season Friday.

West St. Mary opened the game by taking a 3-0 lead, but EDW (6-13, 1-1) took control of things with the 14-0 run and never trailed again. Jazmin Carter and Kathryn Fakier combined for eight points in the run.

"We played like a team tonight," E.D. White coach Marcey Zeringue said. "Everyone contributed and I was proud of my ladies efforts. I though the key for the game was us taking control of the contest from the opening tip."

The Lady Cardinals led 35-31 at halftime but pulled away in the third quarter by outscoring West St. Mary 11-4 for a 46-35 lead.

<p>THIBODAUX -- The E.D. White Catholic Cardinals appear to be hitting their stride at the right time.</p><p>With District 7-3A play starting Tuesday, the Cardinals used Friday’s game against the Ascension Catholic Bulldogs as a final tune-up. The Cardinals -- ranked fourth in the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A poll -- responded with a 74-35 win.</p><p>The Cardinals open district play at home against the Franklin Hornets.</p><p>EDW (16-4 overall) took control of the game early in the second quarter. With the score tied at 12, the Cardinals hit three 3-pointers in a one-minute span to take a 21-12 lead and they never looked back. Joe Stock had a pair of 3-pointers and Ben Martin added another in the run.</p><p>The quick start enabled E.D. White to take a 38-22 halftime lead.</p><p>"We had a very workmanlike performance heading into district next week," E.D. White coach Jonathan Keife said. "It’s like we’re kicking it into another gear after the loss to Centerville."</p><p>The Cardinals didn’t stop after the second quarter, outscoring Ascension Catholic 22-5 in the third quarter for a 60-27 lead.</p><p>Stock led the Cardinals with 19 points. Also finishing in double figures were Brett Cazenave (13) and Martin (10).</p><p>"What really pleased me was our bench play," Keife said. "That will be a key for us in district this season."</p><p>Karon Williams and Marlon Dominique each scored 10 points for the Bulldogs.</p><p>E.D. WHITE CATHOLIC 60, WEST ST. MARY 46 (GIRLS)</p><p>At Thibodaux, a 14-0 first quarter run was all the Lady Cardinals needed to record their first District 7-3A win of the season Friday.</p><p>West St. Mary opened the game by taking a 3-0 lead, but EDW (6-13, 1-1) took control of things with the 14-0 run and never trailed again. Jazmin Carter and Kathryn Fakier combined for eight points in the run.</p><p>"We played like a team tonight," E.D. White coach Marcey Zeringue said. "Everyone contributed and I was proud of my ladies efforts. I though the key for the game was us taking control of the contest from the opening tip."</p><p>The Lady Cardinals led 35-31 at halftime but pulled away in the third quarter by outscoring West St. Mary 11-4 for a 46-35 lead.</p><p>Fakier led EDW with 14 points, and Carter added 13. Ali Lopez finished with 12.</p><p>Phyllisia Aurrelia led the Lady Wolfpack (4-12, 0-2) with 13, and Kristen Boloser chipped in 12.</p><p>ST. JAMES 63, ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC 37 (GIRLS)</p><p>At St. James, the Lady Wildcats picked up their first District 10-2A win of the season in impressive fashion Friday night.</p><p>St. James (12-14, 1-1) broke open a close game by outscoring the Lady Comets 23-6 in the second quarter for a 38-18 halftime lead. The Lady Wildcats extended their lead to 55-25 after three quarters.</p><p>Ariel Mitchell led the Lady Wildcats with 24 points. She scored 20 points in the first half and sat down for the majority of the second half. Leandra Priestly added 17 points.</p><p>Michelle Marzoni led St. Charles Catholic (11-10, 1-1) with 11 points.</p>